Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 21 GPD 057 00 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It sits within DHS and FEMA's broader transportation infrastructure security portfolio and is described as one of four related grant programs focused on strengthening surface transportation security. The central purpose of IBSGP is to provide targeted funding to intercity bus companies so they can reduce terrorism-related risk, protect critical surface transportation infrastructure, and improve the safety of passengers and the traveling public.
In terms of national policy alignment, IBSGP is positioned as part of a congressionally authorized set of measures carried out by DHS to bolster the resilience of critical infrastructure against potential terrorist attacks. The program explicitly supports the DHS Strategic Plan mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience. It also ties into the FEMA Strategic Plan for 2018 to 2022, which emphasizes managing terrorism risk and professionalizing emergency management nationwide. Within that framework, IBSGP supports two FEMA priorities in particular: building a culture of preparedness (so organizations and communities are better ready before an incident occurs) and readying the nation for catastrophic disasters (so capabilities exist to respond and recover when high-impact events happen).
Key administrative details are as follows. The funding opportunity title is "Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)," and the opportunity number is DHS 21 GPD 057 00 01. The assistance listing associated with this program is CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 97.057. The opportunity was created on February 25, 2021, with an original application closing date of May 14, 2021. Awards are structured as grants, and the program anticipates making around 100 awards. The maximum (ceiling) amount listed for an individual award is up to $2,000,000, which indicates the program can support both moderate and relatively large security investments depending on applicant needs and project scope.
Eligibility includes for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities as described in the full eligibility section of the notice. While the short summary does not list specific allowable project types, the program description makes clear that funded activities should be aimed at protecting intercity bus operations and related surface transportation assets from acts of terrorism and improving overall preparedness and resilience in that environment. Overall, IBSGP is designed to help intercity bus providers strengthen security posture, reduce vulnerabilities, and contribute to broader national readiness goals in the transportation sector.Apply for DHS 21 GPD 057 00 01
- The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security - FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.057.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)?
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity that provides targeted funding to intercity bus companies to strengthen security and reduce terrorism-related risk in surface transportation.
Which federal agency administers IBSGP?
IBSGP is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Is IBSGP a discretionary or formula grant program?
IBSGP is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of IBSGP funding?
The central purpose is to fund security-related efforts that help intercity bus companies reduce terrorism-related risk, protect critical surface transportation infrastructure, and improve safety for passengers and the traveling public.
What types of outcomes is IBSGP intended to support?
Based on the program description, IBSGP is intended to help intercity bus providers strengthen their security posture, reduce vulnerabilities, and improve preparedness and resilience in intercity bus operations and related surface transportation assets.
How does IBSGP fit into DHS and FEMA priorities?
IBSGP is positioned within DHS and FEMA's transportation infrastructure security portfolio and is described as one of four related grant programs focused on strengthening surface transportation security. It also supports the DHS Strategic Plan mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, and aligns with the FEMA Strategic Plan for 2018 to 2022, including FEMA priorities related to building a culture of preparedness and readying the nation for catastrophic disasters.
What is the official funding opportunity title?
The official title is "Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The opportunity number is DHS 21 GPD 057 00 01.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for IBSGP?
The Assistance Listing associated with IBSGP is 97.057 (formerly referenced as CFDA 97.057).
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 25, 2021.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 14, 2021.
What type of award does IBSGP make?
Awards under IBSGP are structured as grants.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The program anticipates making around 100 awards.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) amount listed for an individual award is up to $2,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply for IBSGP?
Eligibility includes for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities as described in the full eligibility section of the notice.
Is IBSGP specifically intended for intercity bus companies?
Yes. The program is described as providing targeted funding to intercity bus companies to improve security and reduce terrorism-related risk in that operating environment.
Does the summary list specific allowable project types?
No. The short summary does not list specific allowable project types. It does state that funded activities should be aimed at protecting intercity bus operations and related surface transportation assets from acts of terrorism and improving preparedness and resilience.
What kinds of risks does IBSGP focus on?
The program is focused on terrorism-related risk and aims to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen security for intercity bus operations and critical surface transportation infrastructure.
What broader area of security does IBSGP fall under?
IBSGP sits within DHS and FEMA's broader transportation infrastructure security portfolio and is framed as part of broader surface transportation security efforts.
What FEMA priorities does IBSGP support, according to the notice summary?
The summary identifies two FEMA priorities supported by IBSGP: (1) building a culture of preparedness and (2) readying the nation for catastrophic disasters.
Why is IBSGP described as important for national readiness?
IBSGP is presented as part of congressionally authorized measures carried out by DHS to bolster the resilience of critical infrastructure against potential terrorist attacks, and to strengthen preparedness and resilience within the transportation sector.
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